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Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Manchester United vs Manchester City, Premier League: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester United host Manchester City in a local Premier League derby at Old Trafford on Saturday. Champions Manchester City are looking to complete a Premier League double over their cross-town rivals for the sixth time. Pep Guardiola's men had won the reverse fixture 6-3 at the Etihad. United have lost more Premier League home against City (8), than any other team. However, looking at the current form of both the teams, Manchester United have won their last four Premier League fixtures, while City have won two, drawn and lost one each in the same duration. A win for United will take them above third-placed Newcastle, who have played an extra game. Wout Weghorst, who joined United on loan from Burnley for the rest of the season on Friday, will not be available for selection.When...
“Everyone Has An Opinion But…”: Pep Guardiola Opens Up On Lionel Messi’s Place Among Football Greats | Football News
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“Everyone Has An Opinion But…”: Pep Guardiola Opens Up On Lionel Messi’s Place Among Football Greats | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola reiterated his belief that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.© AFPManchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Lionel Messi following Argentina's World Cup triumph last week. Messi was a central figure as Argentina won the World Cup for the first time since 1986. He scored twice against France in the final, which ended with a dramatic penalty shoot-out at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Guardiola, who coached Messi from 2008 to 2012 at Barcelona, reiterated his belief that the 35-year-old is the greatest player of all time."Everyone has an opinion but nobody can doubt he's there. I've said many times, for me, he's the best. It is difficult to understand how a player can appear and do what he's done in the last 10-15 years. The people who saw Pele or (Alfre...
Pep Guardiola Extends Manchester City Deal Until 2025 | Football News
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Pep Guardiola Extends Manchester City Deal Until 2025 | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola said "I cannot be in a better place" as he announced he had agreed a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the Premier League champions until 2025. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager, 51, has won nine major trophies, including four Premier League titles, since taking charge at City in 2016. "I am so pleased to be staying at Manchester City for another two years," said Guardiola in a club statement issued Wednesday."I can't say thank you enough to everyone at the club for trusting me. I am happy and comfortable, and I have everything I need to do my job as best as possible.""I love it" 💬💙 pic.twitter.com/MoAfoqxefs— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 23, 2022The Spaniard added: "I know the next chapter of this club will be amazing for the next...
Pep Guardiola “Sure” Players Have World Cup In Mind | Football News
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Pep Guardiola “Sure” Players Have World Cup In Mind | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola said he believes the upcoming World Cup is in players' minds.© AFPManchester City boss Pep Guardiola said on Friday he believes the upcoming World Cup is in players' minds as they try to avoid injury amidst a congested schedule for their clubs. Guardiola confirmed that England duo Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips are unlikely to play for the Premier League champions again before the break for the World Cup next month as they battle to fit in time to be selected by Gareth Southgate. Manchester United's Raphael Varane left the field in tears when the France centre-back suffered a muscle injury against Chelsea last week.The majority of Premier League clubs playing in Europe are in the middle of a run of 13 games in a maximum of 42 days."I am pretty sure they have one eye...
Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Apologises After Offensive Hillsborough Chants | Football News
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Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Apologises After Offensive Hillsborough Chants | Football News

[ad_1] Pep Guardiola has apologised for offensive chants by Manchester City fans.© AFPPep Guardiola has apologised for offensive chants by Manchester City fans referring to the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during his side's defeat at Liverpool. The Anfield club expressed their disappointment over the conduct of City supporters after the fiery Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday, referring to "vile chants relating to football stadium tragedies" that took place in the 1980s. Mohamed Salah struck in the second half as Liverpool beat Premier League champions City 1-0.As well as the chants, similarly themed graffiti was also daubed in a number of places on the concourse of the Anfield Road end stand.Guardiola became the first person from City to speak publicly on the matter at his ...
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Erling Haaland’s Acrobatic Winner vs Borussia Dortmund Evokes Johan Cruyff Memories. Watch | Football News
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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund: Erling Haaland’s Acrobatic Winner vs Borussia Dortmund Evokes Johan Cruyff Memories. Watch | Football News

[ad_1] Erling Haaland continued his hot streak in front of goal as his stunning acrobatic finish resigned his old team Borussia Dortmund to a 2-1 defeat at the Etihad on Thursday in their Champions League Group G match. Haaland, kept quiet for large durations of the match, scored a magnificent volley, rising high to meet a cross from Joao Cancelo before back-heeling the ball into the net in the 84th minute to complete Manchester City's comeback after going down in the 56th minute.Watch: Erling Haaland's stunning goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions LeagueCancelo + Haaland = pic.twitter.com/D8Elenhx1M— Stefano "Megamind" Pioli (@perseguitatoak) September 14, 2022The celebrations from Haaland were muted against his former club, but his goal left teammate Rodri stunned as he held...
Erling Haaland Alone Won’t Win Champions League For Manchester City: Pep Guardiola  | Football News
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Erling Haaland Alone Won’t Win Champions League For Manchester City: Pep Guardiola | Football News

[ad_1] Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said Monday the team cannot rely on Erling Haaland to single-handedly win them the Champions League this season following his remarkable start to life in England. The Norway striker has scored 10 goals in his first six Premier League games since his 51 million pounds (USD 58 million) move from Borussia Dortmund this summer."All the players who come here were brought here by the club to make us better, that makes sense," said Guardiola ahead of Tuesday's opening group game away to Sevilla."If we rely on Erling's shoulders, we will not win the Champions League."City reached the semi-finals of last season's competition before an astonishing comeback from Real Madrid cost them a shot at winning a first European title.The Premier League champions hav...